Why is MAGGI Soupe Repas façon Japonaise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The soup is made from many refined ingredients that have been dehydrated, flavored and mixed with processed additives, which meets the definition of an ultra‑processed food (NOVA group 4). Its label lists the additives E150a (caramel colour), E330 (citric acid), E452i (sodium polyphosphates) and E501 (potassium carbonates) together with palm oil, flavorings and stabilisers.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this soup affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With about 1.2 g of sugar and 0.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients compared with many ready‑made soups. For diabetics the low sugar content is acceptable, but the total carbohydrate amount (≈9 g per 100 g) still contributes to blood‑glucose rise and should be counted. For those managing hypertension, the salt amount is modest, yet regular consumption can add up, so moderation is advised.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or halal diets?

No; the soup contains wheat flour and gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets. It also includes soy sauce, palm oil and flavourings that are derived from animal sources in some cases, so it cannot be considered vegan. While it does not list pork or alcohol, it may contain traces of milk, egg and other allergens, so consumers requiring strict halal certification should verify with the manufacturer.

Maggi • 120 g

MAGGI Soupe Repas façon Japonaise 120g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

MAGGI Soupe Repas façon Japonaise is a 120 g dehydrated Japanese‑style noodle soup kit, classified in the “One‑dish meals” group of composite foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, contains 2.8 g fat, 1.4 g saturated fat, 0.9 g sugar and 0.4 g salt per 100 g, providing 73 kcal, with modest protein (1.7 g) and fiber (0.9 g). The product is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 item, includes additives such as E150a, E330, E452i and E501, and lists sesame, soy and gluten as allergens, with palm oil among the ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal435 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat8.4 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars7.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑soup category, this MAGGI soup is lower in fat (2.8 g vs 5.9 g), saturated fat (1.4 g vs 1.9 g), sugar (1.2 g vs 3.6 g), salt (0.4 g vs 3.6 g) and energy (73 kcal vs 175 kcal), but also provides less protein (1.7 g vs 7.2 g) and fiber (0.9 g vs 2.1 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Nouilles rissolées déshydratées 76,7% : farine de BLE, huile de palme, gluten de BLE, sel, ail, correcteur d'acidité (carbonates de potassium), stabilisant (polyphosphates de sodium), curcuma ; sauce aromatique 12,5% : eau, sucre, huile de tournesol, sel, tomate, colorant (caramel ordinaire), extrait de levure, sauce SOJA (BLE), correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique), huile de SESAME, amidon ; légumes et ciboulette déshydratés 6,6% : chou blanc 4,3%, carotte 1,6%, ciboulette ; assaisonnement déshydraté 4,2% : sucre, amidon, sauce SOJA (BLE), arômes naturels, sel, extrait de levure, colorant (caramel ordinaire), ail, épices (piment, gingembre, cannelle, poivre noir, carvi), huile de tournesol, oignon, laurier. Peut contenir :céleri, œuf, lait, moutarde.

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